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Royston8
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Sat May 21, 2016 2:19 pm

Hi All,

I'm looking to get a spare key as I've only got one at the moment, where's the best place to get one, or is it a case of getting it from the main dealer?

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Sat May 21, 2016 2:36 pm

order a key from bmw £21ish i think - 51 21 1 900 894 1

then get it cut at a local small chain lock smiths, (large chain companies wont do them)
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Sat May 21, 2016 8:37 pm

Thank you guys.
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Mon May 23, 2016 1:16 pm

_Dan_ wrote:order a key from bmw £21ish i think - 51 21 1 900 894 1

then get it cut at a local small chain lock smiths, (large chain companies wont do them)
Managed to order one from the main dealer £31+vat
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Tue May 24, 2016 5:17 pm

A cut one ? 8)
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Wed May 25, 2016 8:52 pm

I think that's for a cut one. Local dealer only as Cotswold won't do them post.
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Wed May 25, 2016 10:50 pm

_Dan_ wrote:A cut one ? 8)
Yep a cut one, you need to bring in ID, your v5 & utility bill to prove the car is yours.
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Wed May 25, 2016 10:53 pm

IIRC, there's a bit of an anomaly with BMW keys. I think that the version with the built in light is cheaper than the 'plain' version.
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Brianmoooore wrote:IIRC, there's a bit of an anomaly with BMW keys. I think that the version with the built in light is cheaper than the 'plain' version.
when i done mine , it was cheaper to buy a whole key than just the battery and insert for my old key.
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Thu May 26, 2016 8:09 am

my local locksmith will supply and cut a key for £6.00
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Has it still got it's original locks? :D :D
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Fri May 27, 2016 10:42 am

I had one cut from Timpsons for around £10ish, they had to order it in though and it doesn't have the BMW logo - but fine for a spare :)
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yes good 'ol independant locksmiths done mine yesterday £4,,,
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I was told the torch part is NLA the other day.
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